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Brooklyn Bridge Park
4.8(40,899)4.8 out of 5 stars, 40899 reviews New York, NY
About Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park offers a free, historically rich walking experience with stunning panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, Brooklyn Bridge, and Manhattan Bridge. It features a diverse path across 6 piers, each with unique sights, culminating near Jane's Carousel, providing a perfect blend of natural beauty and architectural marvels.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families seeking a free, active outing with significant historical and scenic value.Parents looking for an educational experience about New York's history and engineering.Photography enthusiasts aiming for iconic city shots.Families who enjoy long walks and exploring varied points of interest.A peaceful retreat into nature within an urban environment (at less crowded times).
Why families love it
- Features 6 distinct piers, each with 'something special to see', making the walk varied and engaging.
- Provides 'stunning views of the Manhattan skyline', especially at 'sunrise or sunset'.
- Offers excellent vantage points for photographing the 'Manhattan, Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges'.
- Rich in history, recognized as the site of the 'first steel-wire suspension bridge' (Brooklyn Bridge), completed in 1883.
- The experience is 'great adventure for free'.
- Described as 'wonderful both during the day and at night'.
Insider tips
- Arrive early in the day, especially on weekends, to avoid the 'super busy' crowds.
- Visit at sunrise or sunset for the most breathtaking views and photo opportunities.
- Take your time to explore each of the 6 piers; reviewers note it makes the long walk feel shorter.
- Be extremely vigilant with children, especially near bridge edges, as there are 'no guards' to deter risky climbing or manage crowds.
- If walking from St Jay/Fulton St, follow the path through Joralemon street to Pier 6.
- Plan to explore nearby 'local cafes' for food and drink.
Good to know before you go
- Visiting later in the day, particularly on weekends, if you want to avoid 'super busy' crowds and potential safety issues.
- If you have young, adventurous children who might be prone to climbing onto unsupervised bridge edges.
- If you are sensitive to large crowds and prefer environments with active staff supervision for safety.
- Can get 'super busy as the day went on' and 'crowded'.
- Serious safety concern: 'no guards to assist with the crowds' or 'stop people from climbing onto the bridge edge', described as an 'Accident waiting to happen!'.
- Crowds
- Can get 'super busy as the day went on'.
- Value
- The core experience of walking through Brooklyn Bridge Park and across the bridge is 'great adventure for free', offering exceptional value. Any costs would be for transportation or purchases at nearby 'local cafes'.
- Food
- No explicit food policy mentioned.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations mentioned in reviews.
- Safety
- **LACK OF FEATURES:** Explicitly reported 'no guards to assist with the crowds'.
What parents say
"I decided to walk from station St Jay/Fulton St, to Joralemon street and all the way to Brooklyn bridge park pier 6 and see every one of the 6 piers to take the best shots of the bridge. Each pier has something special to see! It seems a long way to the bridge but it is not, if you take your time to admire everything around you, the walk goes fast! By the time you get to Jane's Carousel you have a whole album of pictures 📸 📷"
a week ago
"Historic and Scenic Walk: Brooklyn Bridge is not just an iconic landmark but also a piece of history. Completed in 1883, it was the first steel-wire suspension bridge and a remarkable engineering feat of its time. Walking across offers stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, especially at sunrise or sunset. It can get crowded, but the experience of crossing one of New York’s most famous bridges is worth it. A must visit for history and city lovers alike."
a month ago
"If you're looking for a view of Manhattan, not to mention the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, this is the place to take a walk! It's wonderful both during the day and at night. Absolutely one of my favorite places for a stroll in the park!"
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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